Gambit and Jest

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Gambit noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

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Jest and gambit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jest" instead a noun "Gambit".

Jest noun - A playful or mischievous act intended as a joke.

Usage example: putting a mouse in her desk drawer was intended to be a harmless jest

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Gambit and jest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gambit" instead a noun "Jest".

Nearby Words: jesting, jested, jester, jestingly

good	good gambit	good jest
next	next gambit	next jest

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